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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 315.39 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 315.39 and 86.82 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 315.39 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/315.39 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 315.39 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 27,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382.16/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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