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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 291.56 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 291.56 and 127.27 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 291.56 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/291.56 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 291.56 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 37,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,106.84/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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