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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 297.01 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 297.01 and 126.71 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 297.01 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/297.01 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 297.01 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 37,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,634.14/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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