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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 290.89 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 290.89 and 127.96 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 290.89 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/290.89 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 290.89 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 37,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222.28/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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