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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 314.98 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 314.98 and 88.23 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 314.98 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/314.98 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 314.98 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 27,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,790.69/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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