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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.15 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.15 and 119.44 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.15 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.15 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.15 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 37,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759.87/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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