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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 316.28 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 316.28 and 129.57 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 316.28 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/316.28 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 316.28 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 40,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,978.17/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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