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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 298.15 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 298.15 and 133.23 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 298.15 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/298.15 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 298.15 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 39,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,721.63/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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