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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 290 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 290 and 127.28 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 290 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/290 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 290 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 36,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911.20/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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