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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.13 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.13 and 132.98 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.13 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.13 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.13 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 41,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,905.99/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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