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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 316.32 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 316.32 and 80.86 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 316.32 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/316.32 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 316.32 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 25,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577.64/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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