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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.71 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.71 and 129.32 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.71 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.71 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.71 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 40,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827.06/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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