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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 295.38 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 295.38 and 126.72 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 295.38 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/295.38 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 295.38 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 37,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,430.55/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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