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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 290.26 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 290.26 and 127.44 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 290.26 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/290.26 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 290.26 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 36,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,990.73/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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