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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297.05 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297.05 and 127.98 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297.05 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297.05 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297.05 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 38,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016.46/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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