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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 298.80 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 298.80 and 133.56 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 298.80 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/298.80 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 298.80 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 39,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907.73/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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