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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 315.36 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 315.36 and 88.54 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 315.36 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/315.36 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 315.36 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 27,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921.97/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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