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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 298.59 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 298.59 and 133.52 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 298.59 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/298.59 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 298.59 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 39,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865.74/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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