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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.03, 295.34 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.03, 295.34 and 126.69 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 295.34 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/295.34 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 295.34 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 37,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,416.62/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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