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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 316.24 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 316.24 and 127.49 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 316.24 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/316.24 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 316.24 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 40,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318.03/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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