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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 315.64 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 315.64 and 133.56 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 315.64 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/315.64 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 315.64 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 42,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156.54/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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