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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 297.14 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 297.14 and 127.99 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 297.14 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/297.14 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 297.14 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 38,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,030.31/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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