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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 314.86 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 314.86 and 80.03 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 314.86 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/314.86 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 314.86 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 25,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196.67/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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