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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 296.10 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 296.10 and 127.23 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 296.10 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/296.10 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 296.10 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 37,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672.80/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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