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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 314.92 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 314.92 and 127.90 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 314.92 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/314.92 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 314.92 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 40,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,278.27/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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