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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 298.82 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 298.82 and 133.79 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 298.82 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/298.82 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 298.82 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 39,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,977.97/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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