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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 316.32 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 316.32 and 129.58 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 316.32 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/316.32 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 316.32 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 40,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,988.75/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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