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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 298.86 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 298.86 and 133.78 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 298.86 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/298.86 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 298.86 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 39,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981.49/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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