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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 295.80 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 295.80 and 127 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 295.80 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/295.80 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 295.80 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 37,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566.60/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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