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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 315.88 and 80.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 315.88 and 80.59 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 315.88 = 80.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/315.88 = 80.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 315.88 × 80.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 25,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,457.76/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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