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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.11, 314.87 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.11, 314.87 and 117.47 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.11 : 314.87 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.11/314.87 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.11x = 314.87 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.11x = 36,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987.98/210.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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