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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 315.24 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 315.24 and 88.40 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 315.24 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/315.24 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 315.24 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 27,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,865.64/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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