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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 315.52 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 315.52 and 119.05 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 315.52 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/315.52 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 315.52 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 37,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563.01/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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