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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 296.10 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 296.10 and 127.32 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 296.10 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/296.10 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 296.10 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 37,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699.45/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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