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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 315.23 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 315.23 and 88.45 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 315.23 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/315.23 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 315.23 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 27,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880.86/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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