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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 316.17 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 316.17 and 129.24 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 316.17 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/316.17 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 316.17 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 40,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,861.81/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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