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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 297.04 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 297.04 and 127.90 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 297.04 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/297.04 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 297.04 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 37,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.42/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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