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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 295.92 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 295.92 and 127.11 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 295.92 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/295.92 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 295.92 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 37,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614.39/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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