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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.31 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.31 and 126.77 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.31 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.31 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.31 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 37,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435.81/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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