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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.77 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.77 and 127.11 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.77 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.77 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.77 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 36,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,832.66/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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