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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 315.90 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 315.90 and 88.77 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 315.90 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/315.90 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 315.90 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 28,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,042.74/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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