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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 299.10 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 299.10 and 132.68 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 299.10 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/299.10 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 299.10 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 39,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,684.59/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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