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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 316.09 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 316.09 and 80.78 is: 121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 316.09 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/316.09 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 316.09 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 25,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,535.27/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.18

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