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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.60 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.60 and 88.66 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.60 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.60 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.60 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 27,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981.10/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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