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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 299.18 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 299.18 and 133.90 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 299.18 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/299.18 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 299.18 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 40,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,058.78/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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