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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 296.76 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 296.76 and 126.60 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 296.76 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/296.76 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 296.76 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 37,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569.82/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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