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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 315.93 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 315.93 and 129.31 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 315.93 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/315.93 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 315.93 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 40,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,852.91/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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