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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 316.14 and 80.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 316.14 and 80.83 is: 121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 316.14 = 80.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/316.14 = 80.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 316.14 × 80.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 25,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.60/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.18

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