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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 298.94 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 298.94 and 133.67 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 298.94 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/298.94 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 298.94 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 39,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957.71/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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