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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 316.31 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 316.31 and 129.47 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 316.31 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/316.31 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 316.31 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 40,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950.43/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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