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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.50, 296.02 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.50, 296.02 and 127.13 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 296.02 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/296.02 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 296.02 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 37,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631.70/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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