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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.67 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.67 and 88.73 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.67 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.67 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.67 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 28,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007.82/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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