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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 314.49 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 314.49 and 132.79 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 314.49 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/314.49 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 314.49 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 41,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761.13/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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