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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 314.86 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 314.86 and 118.54 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 314.86 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/314.86 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 314.86 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 37,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323.50/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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