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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 315.62 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 315.62 and 80.42 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 315.62 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/315.62 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 315.62 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 25,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,382.16/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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