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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 315.25 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 315.25 and 118.93 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 315.25 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/315.25 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 315.25 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 37,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,492.68/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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