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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.40 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.40 and 126.98 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.40 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.40 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.40 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 37,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763.85/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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