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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.01 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.01 and 133.81 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.01 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.01 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.01 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 42,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285.30/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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