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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 298.55 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 298.55 and 133.45 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 298.55 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/298.55 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 298.55 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 39,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,841.08/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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