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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 315.51 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 315.51 and 119.09 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 315.51 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/315.51 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 315.51 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 37,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574.09/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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