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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.39, 298.70 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.39, 298.70 and 133.47 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.39 : 298.70 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.39/298.70 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.39x = 298.70 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.39x = 39,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,866.82/216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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