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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 315.68 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 315.68 and 82.20 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 315.68 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/315.68 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 315.68 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 25,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948.90/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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