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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 127.92 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 296.88 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/296.88 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 296.88 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 37,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,976.89/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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