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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 315.64 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 315.64 and 88.84 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 315.64 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/315.64 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 315.64 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 28,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041.46/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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