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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 317.53 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 317.53 and 133.84 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 317.53 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/317.53 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 317.53 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 42,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498.22/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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