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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 297.57 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 297.57 and 127.12 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 297.57 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/297.57 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 297.57 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 37,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,826.83/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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