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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 315.63 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 315.63 and 132.96 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 315.63 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/315.63 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 315.63 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 41,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,966.16/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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