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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 296.26 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 296.26 and 127.33 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 296.26 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/296.26 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 296.26 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 37,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722.79/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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