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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.68 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.68 and 126.98 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.68 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.68 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.68 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 37,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545.45/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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