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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 297.08 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 297.08 and 127.94 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 297.08 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/297.08 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 297.08 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 38,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,006.29/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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