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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 291.07 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 291.07 and 128.06 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 291.07 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/291.07 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 291.07 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 37,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,273.29/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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