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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 315.96 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 315.96 and 133.76 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 315.96 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/315.96 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 315.96 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 42,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.81/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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