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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 298.96 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 298.96 and 133.87 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 298.96 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/298.96 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 298.96 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 40,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,021.78/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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