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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 295.98 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 295.98 and 127.22 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 295.98 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/295.98 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 295.98 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 37,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654.58/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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