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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 290.25 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 290.25 and 127.45 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 290.25 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/290.25 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 290.25 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 36,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,992.36/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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