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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 315.34 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 315.34 and 88.45 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 315.34 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/315.34 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 315.34 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 27,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891.82/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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