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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.41 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.41 and 88.55 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.41 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.41 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.41 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 27,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927.54/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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