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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 315.37 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 315.37 and 88.53 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 315.37 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/315.37 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 315.37 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 27,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919.71/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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