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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 315.03 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 315.03 and 88.21 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 315.03 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/315.03 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 315.03 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 27,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787.22/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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