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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 315.33 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 315.33 and 119.08 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 315.33 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/315.33 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 315.33 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 37,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.50/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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