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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 290.36 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 290.36 and 127.60 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 290.36 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/290.36 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 290.36 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 37,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049.99/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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