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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.60 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.60 and 118.97 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.60 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.60 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.60 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 37,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.09/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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