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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 315.79 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 315.79 and 133.69 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 315.79 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/315.79 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 315.79 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 42,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.97/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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