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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 315.44 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 315.44 and 88.60 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 315.44 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/315.44 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 315.44 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 27,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947.98/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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