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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 290.02 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 290.02 and 127.36 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 290.02 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/290.02 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 290.02 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 36,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,936.95/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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