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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 297.01 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 297.01 and 126.69 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 297.01 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/297.01 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 297.01 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 37,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.56/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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