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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 315.65 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 315.65 and 88.59 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 315.65 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/315.65 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 315.65 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 27,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,963.43/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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