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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 315.30 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 315.30 and 118.73 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 315.30 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/315.30 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 315.30 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 37,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435.57/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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