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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 297.65 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 297.65 and 127.15 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 297.65 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/297.65 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 297.65 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 37,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844.71/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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