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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 315.96 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 315.96 and 82.40 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 315.96 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/315.96 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 315.96 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 26,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035.10/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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