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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.62 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.62 and 88.70 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.62 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.62 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.62 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 27,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993.47/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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