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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 297.25 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 297.25 and 126.90 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 297.25 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/297.25 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 297.25 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 37,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,720.71/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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