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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 315.77 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 315.77 and 119.25 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 315.77 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/315.77 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 315.77 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 37,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654.98/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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