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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 316.20 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 316.20 and 133.80 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 316.20 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/316.20 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 316.20 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 42,308.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308.65/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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