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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 297.37 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 297.37 and 127.02 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 297.37 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/297.37 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 297.37 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 37,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771.94/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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