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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 315.63 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 315.63 and 88.71 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 315.63 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/315.63 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 315.63 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 27,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999.54/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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