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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 296.99 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 296.99 and 127.86 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 296.99 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/296.99 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 296.99 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 37,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,973.14/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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