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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 315.32 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 315.32 and 88.46 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 315.32 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/315.32 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 315.32 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 27,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893.21/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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