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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 315.36 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 315.36 and 119.22 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 315.36 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/315.36 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 315.36 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 37,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597.22/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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