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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.26 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.26 and 127.46 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.26 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.26 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.26 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 40,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055.58/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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