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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.40 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.40 and 119.57 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.40 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.40 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.40 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 37,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,829.77/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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