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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 316.35 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 316.35 and 87.53 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 316.35 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/316.35 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 316.35 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 27,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,688.53/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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