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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 299.52 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 299.52 and 134.15 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 299.52 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/299.52 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 299.52 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 40,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,180.61/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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