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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 315.56 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 315.56 and 88.62 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 315.56 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/315.56 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 315.56 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 27,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964.93/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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