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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 298.58 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 298.58 and 133.54 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 298.58 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/298.58 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 298.58 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 39,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870.96/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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