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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.73 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.73 and 127.16 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.73 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.73 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.73 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 36,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,839.98/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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