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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 315.58 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 315.58 and 129.36 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 315.58 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/315.58 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 315.58 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 40,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,823.43/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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