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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 296.12 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 296.12 and 127.25 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 296.12 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/296.12 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 296.12 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 37,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,680.63/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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