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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 315.50 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 315.50 and 119.61 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 315.50 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/315.50 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 315.50 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 37,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,736.36/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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