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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 296.33 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 296.33 and 127.44 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 296.33 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/296.33 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 296.33 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 37,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763.66/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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