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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 296.46 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 296.46 and 127.52 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 296.46 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/296.46 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 296.46 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 37,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803.10/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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