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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.75, 296.38 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.75, 296.38 and 127.41 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 296.38 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/296.38 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 296.38 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 37,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.11/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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