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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.49 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.49 and 127.51 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.49 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.49 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.49 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 37,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,805.44/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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