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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 289.98 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 289.98 and 127.29 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 289.98 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/289.98 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 289.98 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 36,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911.22/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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