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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 314.84 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 314.84 and 118.67 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 314.84 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/314.84 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 314.84 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 37,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360.12/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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