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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 296.55 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 296.55 and 126.34 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 296.55 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/296.55 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 296.55 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 37,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466.13/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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