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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 315.45 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 315.45 and 132.20 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 315.45 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/315.45 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 315.45 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 41,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702.49/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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