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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 316.28 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 316.28 and 129.58 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 316.28 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/316.28 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 316.28 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 40,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,981.33/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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