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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 316.12 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 316.12 and 82.60 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 316.12 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/316.12 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 316.12 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 26,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111.51/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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