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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.27 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.27 and 129.33 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.27 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.27 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.27 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 40,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773.87/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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