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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 290.96 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 290.96 and 127.94 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 290.96 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/290.96 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 290.96 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 37,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225.42/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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