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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 315.56 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 315.56 and 80.41 is: 120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 315.56 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/315.56 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 315.56 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 25,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374.18/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.62

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