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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.88 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.88 and 127.96 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.88 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.88 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.88 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 37,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221.00/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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