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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 290.62 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 290.62 and 127.73 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 290.62 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/290.62 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 290.62 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 37,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,120.25/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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