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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 315.93 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 315.93 and 119.43 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 315.93 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/315.93 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 315.93 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 37,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731.52/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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