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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 315.32 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 315.32 and 118.91 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 315.32 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/315.32 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 315.32 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 37,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,492.53/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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