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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 296.60 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 296.60 and 127.64 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 296.60 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/296.60 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 296.60 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 37,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858.02/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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