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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 290.45 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 290.45 and 127.58 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 290.45 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/290.45 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 290.45 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 37,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,054.48/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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