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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.39 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.39 and 126.26 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.39 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.39 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.39 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 37,422.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422.20/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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