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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 290.08 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 290.08 and 127.31 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 290.08 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/290.08 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 290.08 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 36,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,928.79/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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