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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 315.69 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 315.69 and 88.79 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 315.69 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/315.69 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 315.69 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 28,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030.12/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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