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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 298.81 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 298.81 and 133.82 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 298.81 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/298.81 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 298.81 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 39,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,985.67/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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