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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 299.06 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 299.06 and 133.84 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 299.06 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/299.06 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 299.06 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 40,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,026.19/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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