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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 315.32 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 315.32 and 129.72 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 315.32 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/315.32 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 315.32 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 40,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,902.66/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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