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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 289.81 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 289.81 and 127.15 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 289.81 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/289.81 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 289.81 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 36,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849.34/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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