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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 315.50 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 315.50 and 88.63 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 315.50 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/315.50 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 315.50 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 27,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961.53/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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