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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.56 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.56 and 119.09 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.56 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.56 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.56 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 37,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,577.87/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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