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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.16 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.16 and 82.53 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.16 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.16 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.16 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 26,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.10/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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