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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 290.60 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 290.60 and 127.72 is: 176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 290.60 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/290.60 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 290.60 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 37,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,115.43/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.20

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