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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 296.81 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 296.81 and 127.70 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 296.81 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/296.81 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 296.81 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 37,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,903.22/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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