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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.70, 298.89 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.70, 298.89 and 133.78 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.70 : 298.89 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.70/298.89 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.70x = 298.89 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.70x = 39,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,985.50/216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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