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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 290.17 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 290.17 and 127.37 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 290.17 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/290.17 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 290.17 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 36,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,957.50/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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