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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 315.89 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 315.89 and 133.78 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 315.89 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/315.89 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 315.89 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 42,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.31/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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