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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 315.37 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 315.37 and 80.28 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 315.37 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/315.37 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 315.37 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 25,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317.33/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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