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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.31 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.31 and 119.24 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.31 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.31 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.31 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 37,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596.14/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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