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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 290.13 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 290.13 and 127.37 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 290.13 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/290.13 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 290.13 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 36,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952.41/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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