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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 290.69 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 290.69 and 127.78 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 290.69 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/290.69 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 290.69 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 37,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144.37/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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