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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 315.93 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 315.93 and 102.50 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 315.93 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/315.93 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 315.93 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 32,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.83/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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