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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 315.90 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 315.90 and 129.45 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 315.90 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/315.90 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 315.90 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 40,893.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,893.26/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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