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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 299.18 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 299.18 and 133.92 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 299.18 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/299.18 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 299.18 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 40,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,066.19/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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