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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.39, 315.32 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.39, 315.32 and 119.15 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.39 : 315.32 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.39/315.32 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.39x = 315.32 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.39x = 37,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571.46/210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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