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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 291.04 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 291.04 and 127.94 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 291.04 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/291.04 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 291.04 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 37,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,235.66/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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