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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 296.87 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 296.87 and 127.77 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 296.87 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/296.87 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 296.87 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 37,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931.08/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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