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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 290.31 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 290.31 and 127.64 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 290.31 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/290.31 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 290.31 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 37,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055.17/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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