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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 290.75 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 290.75 and 127.77 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 290.75 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/290.75 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 290.75 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 37,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.13/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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