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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 314.90 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 314.90 and 118.62 is: 177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 314.90 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/314.90 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 314.90 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 37,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,353.44/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.70

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