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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.25, 298.36 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.25, 298.36 and 133.31 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.25 : 298.36 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.25/298.36 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.25x = 298.36 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.25x = 39,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772.88/216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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