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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.38, 315.63 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.38, 315.63 and 88.58 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 315.63 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/315.63 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 315.63 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 27,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.51/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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