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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 296.30 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 296.30 and 126.25 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 296.30 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/296.30 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 296.30 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 37,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408.28/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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