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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 315.60 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 315.60 and 129.41 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 315.60 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/315.60 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 315.60 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 40,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,840.22/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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