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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.21, 295.64 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.21, 295.64 and 126.87 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.21 : 295.64 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.21/295.64 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.21x = 295.64 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.21x = 37,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.85/214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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