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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 296.26 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 296.26 and 127.40 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 296.26 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/296.26 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 296.26 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 37,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743.52/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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