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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 299.38 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 299.38 and 132.89 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 299.38 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/299.38 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 299.38 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 39,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784.61/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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