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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 295.59 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 295.59 and 126.85 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 295.59 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/295.59 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 295.59 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 37,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.59/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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