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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 315.92 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 315.92 and 88.92 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 315.92 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/315.92 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 315.92 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 28,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.61/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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