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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 315.61 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 315.61 and 133.62 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 315.61 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/315.61 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 315.61 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 42,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171.81/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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