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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 298.64 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 298.64 and 133.53 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 298.64 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/298.64 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 298.64 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 39,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877.40/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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