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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 315.73 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 315.73 and 88.65 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 315.73 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/315.73 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 315.73 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 27,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.46/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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