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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.07, 290 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.07, 290 and 127.20 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.07 : 290 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.07/290 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.07x = 290 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.07x = 36,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,888/210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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