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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315 and 118.62 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 37,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365.30/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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