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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.79 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.79 and 133.41 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.79 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.79 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.79 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 42,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.21/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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