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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 295.73 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 295.73 and 126.97 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 295.73 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/295.73 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 295.73 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 37,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,548.84/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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