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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 315.76 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 315.76 and 88.88 is: 133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 315.76 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/315.76 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 315.76 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 28,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,064.75/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.21

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