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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 315.20 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 315.20 and 118.60 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 315.20 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/315.20 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 315.20 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 37,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382.72/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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