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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 315.47 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 315.47 and 133.30 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 315.47 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/315.47 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 315.47 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 42,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051.70/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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