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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 315.62 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 315.62 and 119.16 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 315.62 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/315.62 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 315.62 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 37,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.28/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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