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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 315.84 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 315.84 and 119.36 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 315.84 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/315.84 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 315.84 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 37,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.66/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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