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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 299.28 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 299.28 and 133.92 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 299.28 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/299.28 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 299.28 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 40,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079.58/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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