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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 295.74 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 295.74 and 126.96 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 295.74 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/295.74 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 295.74 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 37,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,547.15/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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