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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 316.04 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 316.04 and 87.26 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 316.04 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/316.04 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 316.04 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 27,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575.96/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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