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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 315.33 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 315.33 and 132.42 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 315.33 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/315.33 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 315.33 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 41,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,756.00/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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