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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 290.03 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 290.03 and 127.18 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 290.03 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/290.03 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 290.03 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 36,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,884.65/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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