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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.51, 298.70 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.51, 298.70 and 132.47 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.51 : 298.70 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.51/298.70 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.51x = 298.70 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.51x = 39,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,568.79/216.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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