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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.38, 315.38 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.38, 315.38 and 133.12 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 315.38 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/315.38 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 315.38 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 41,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,982.72/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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