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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.83 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.83 and 127.13 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.83 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.83 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.83 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 36,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846.09/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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