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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 316.71 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 316.71 and 119.79 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 316.71 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/316.71 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 316.71 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 37,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,938.69/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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