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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.43, 295.85 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.43, 295.85 and 127.09 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.43 : 295.85 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.43/295.85 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.43x = 295.85 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.43x = 37,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597.46/214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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