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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 315.71 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 315.71 and 88.74 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 315.71 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/315.71 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 315.71 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 28,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015.66/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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