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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 290.98 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 290.98 and 126.82 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 290.98 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/290.98 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 290.98 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 36,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902.08/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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