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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 314.76 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 314.76 and 179.88 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 314.76 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/314.76 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 314.76 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 56,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,619.03/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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