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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 295.18 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 295.18 and 126.70 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 295.18 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/295.18 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 295.18 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 37,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399.31/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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