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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 296.28 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 296.28 and 126.15 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 296.28 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/296.28 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 296.28 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 37,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.72/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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