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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.57, 298.71 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.57, 298.71 and 133.58 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.57 : 298.71 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.57/298.71 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.57x = 298.71 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.57x = 39,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,900.19/216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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