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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.16 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.16 and 133.88 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.16 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.16 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.16 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 42,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,327.50/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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