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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 315.84 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 315.84 and 133.70 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 315.84 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/315.84 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 315.84 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 42,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,227.81/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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