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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 299.12 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 299.12 and 133.96 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 299.12 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/299.12 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 299.12 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 40,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070.12/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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