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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 290.07 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 290.07 and 127.29 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 290.07 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/290.07 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 290.07 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 36,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,923.01/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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