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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 314.98 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 314.98 and 88.31 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 314.98 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/314.98 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 314.98 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 27,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814.09/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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