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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.99 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.99 and 127.95 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.99 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.99 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.99 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 37,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232.17/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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