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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 290.48 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 290.48 and 127.69 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 290.48 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/290.48 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 290.48 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 37,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090.03/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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