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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 314.93 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 314.93 and 127.91 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 314.93 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/314.93 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 314.93 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 40,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,280.48/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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