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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 315.38 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 315.38 and 58.25 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 315.38 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/315.38 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 315.38 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 18,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370.89/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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