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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 290.16 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 290.16 and 127.34 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 290.16 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/290.16 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 290.16 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 36,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,948.34/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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