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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 290.32 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 290.32 and 127.52 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 290.32 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/290.32 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 290.32 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 37,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,021.61/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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