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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 315.56 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 315.56 and 119.15 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 315.56 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/315.56 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 315.56 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 37,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597.49/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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