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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 298.67 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 298.67 and 133.71 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 298.67 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/298.67 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 298.67 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 39,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,935.17/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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