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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 290.92 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 290.92 and 127.96 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 290.92 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/290.92 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 290.92 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 37,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226.12/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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