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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 315.40 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 315.40 and 80.25 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 315.40 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/315.40 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 315.40 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 25,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310.85/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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