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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 296.66 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 296.66 and 127.63 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 296.66 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/296.66 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 296.66 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 37,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861.74/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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