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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.35, 297.18 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.35, 297.18 and 126.83 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.35 : 297.18 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.35/297.18 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.35x = 297.18 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.35x = 37,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,692.08/215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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