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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 290.31 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 290.31 and 127.53 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 290.31 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/290.31 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 290.31 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 37,023.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023.23/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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