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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 316.59 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 316.59 and 129.99 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 316.59 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/316.59 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 316.59 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 41,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153.53/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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