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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 316.24 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 316.24 and 129.22 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 316.24 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/316.24 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 316.24 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 40,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863.42/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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