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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 289.93 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 289.93 and 127.22 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 289.93 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/289.93 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 289.93 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 36,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883.13/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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