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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 290.13 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 290.13 and 127.33 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 290.13 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/290.13 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 290.13 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 36,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942.25/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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