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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 315.84 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 315.84 and 133.76 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 315.84 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/315.84 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 315.84 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 42,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.76/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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