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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 298.83 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 298.83 and 133.65 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 298.83 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/298.83 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 298.83 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 39,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937.96/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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