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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 315.83 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 315.83 and 129.77 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 315.83 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/315.83 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 315.83 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 40,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,985.26/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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