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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.70 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.70 and 119.07 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.70 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.70 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.70 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 37,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,590.10/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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