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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 316.17 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 316.17 and 129.50 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 316.17 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/316.17 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 316.17 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 40,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,944.02/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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