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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 290.88 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 290.88 and 127.86 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 290.88 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/290.88 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 290.88 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 37,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191.28/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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