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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 315.70 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 315.70 and 80.46 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 315.70 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/315.70 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 315.70 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 25,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399.64/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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