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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.42 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.42 and 126.79 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.42 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.42 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.42 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 37,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,456.30/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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