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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.86, 299.18 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.86, 299.18 and 133.88 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.86 : 299.18 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.86/299.18 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.86x = 299.18 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.86x = 40,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055.30/216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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