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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 291 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 291 and 127.98 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 291 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/291 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 291 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 37,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,242.18/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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