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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 289.83 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 289.83 and 127.24 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 289.83 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/289.83 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 289.83 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 36,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,875.88/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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