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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.38, 290.31 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.38, 290.31 and 127.46 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 290.31 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/290.31 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 290.31 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 37,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,002.91/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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