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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 297.31 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 297.31 and 126.90 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 297.31 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/297.31 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 297.31 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 37,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.64/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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