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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 296.37 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 296.37 and 127.42 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 296.37 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/296.37 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 296.37 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 37,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762.72/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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