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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 296.17 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 296.17 and 126.10 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 296.17 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/296.17 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 296.17 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 37,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,346.41/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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