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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.91, 315.97 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.91, 315.97 and 119.67 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.91 : 315.97 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.91/315.97 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.91x = 315.97 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.91x = 37,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812.13/210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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