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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 315.40 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 315.40 and 82 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 315.40 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/315.40 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 315.40 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 25,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,862.80/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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