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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.09, 315.96 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.09, 315.96 and 133.78 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.09 : 315.96 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.09/315.96 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.09x = 315.96 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.09x = 42,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269.13/211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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