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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.54 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.54 and 129.14 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.54 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.54 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.54 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 40,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,748.84/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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