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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 290.64 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 290.64 and 127.73 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 290.64 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/290.64 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 290.64 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 37,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122.30/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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