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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 295.96 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 295.96 and 127.17 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 295.96 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/295.96 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 295.96 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 37,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,637.23/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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