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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.98, 299.36 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.98, 299.36 and 134.05 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.98 : 299.36 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.98/299.36 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.98x = 299.36 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.98x = 40,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129.21/216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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