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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.85, 299.11 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.85, 299.11 and 132.78 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.85 : 299.11 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.85/299.11 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.85x = 299.11 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.85x = 39,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,715.49/216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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