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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.50 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.50 and 126.78 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.50 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.50 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.50 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 37,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463.49/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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