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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 315.95 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 315.95 and 133.38 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 315.95 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/315.95 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 315.95 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 42,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140.74/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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