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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.83 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.83 and 80.56 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.83 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.83 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.83 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 25,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443.86/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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