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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 296.26 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 296.26 and 127.34 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 296.26 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/296.26 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 296.26 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 37,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725.75/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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