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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 298.82 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 298.82 and 132.54 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 298.82 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/298.82 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 298.82 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 39,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,604.81/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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