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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 315.36 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 315.36 and 88.56 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 315.36 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/315.36 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 315.36 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 27,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,928.28/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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