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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 296.48 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 296.48 and 127.54 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 296.48 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/296.48 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 296.48 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 37,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813.06/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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