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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.39, 290.30 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.39, 290.30 and 123.05 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.39 : 290.30 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.39/290.30 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.39x = 290.30 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.39x = 35,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719.35/210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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