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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.97 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.97 and 119.43 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.97 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.97 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.97 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 37,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,736.00/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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