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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 316.19 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 316.19 and 133.44 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 316.19 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/316.19 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 316.19 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 42,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192.39/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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