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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 296.53 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 296.53 and 126.31 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 296.53 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/296.53 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 296.53 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 37,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453.82/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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