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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 296.31 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 296.31 and 127.37 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 296.31 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/296.31 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 296.31 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 37,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741.00/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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