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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 316.95 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 316.95 and 133.20 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 316.95 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/316.95 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 316.95 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 42,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.74/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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