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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 299.03 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 299.03 and 133.77 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 299.03 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/299.03 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 299.03 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 40,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,000.57/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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