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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 315.59 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 315.59 and 119.35 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 315.59 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/315.59 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 315.59 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 37,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664.09/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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