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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 290.34 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 290.34 and 127.49 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 290.34 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/290.34 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 290.34 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 37,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015.45/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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