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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 315.40 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 315.40 and 88.58 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 315.40 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/315.40 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 315.40 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 27,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,936.56/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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