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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 315.86 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 315.86 and 129.44 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 315.86 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/315.86 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 315.86 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 40,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884.92/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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