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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.33 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.33 and 88.48 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.33 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.33 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.33 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 27,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899.61/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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