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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 295.70 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 295.70 and 127.02 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 295.70 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/295.70 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 295.70 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 37,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559.81/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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