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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.60 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.60 and 127.60 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.60 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.60 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.60 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 37,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846.16/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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