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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 315.47 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 315.47 and 86.90 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 315.47 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/315.47 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 315.47 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 27,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413.84/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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