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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.11, 314.93 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.11, 314.93 and 118.89 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.11 : 314.93 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.11/314.93 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.11x = 314.93 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.11x = 37,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441.43/210.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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