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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 315.66 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 315.66 and 80.34 is: 120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 315.66 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/315.66 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 315.66 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 25,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360.12/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.56

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