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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 295.50 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 295.50 and 126.79 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 295.50 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/295.50 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 295.50 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 37,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464.97/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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