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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.59 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.59 and 119.06 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.59 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.59 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.59 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 37,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571.97/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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