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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.33, 298.47 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.33, 298.47 and 133.44 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.33 : 298.47 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.33/298.47 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.33x = 298.47 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.33x = 39,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827.84/216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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