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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 298.67 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 298.67 and 133.50 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 298.67 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/298.67 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 298.67 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 39,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,872.45/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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