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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 316.08 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 316.08 and 133.64 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 316.08 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/316.08 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 316.08 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 42,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,240.93/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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