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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 297.45 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 297.45 and 127.07 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 297.45 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/297.45 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 297.45 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 37,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,794.85/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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