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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 297.75 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 297.75 and 127.25 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 297.75 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/297.75 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 297.75 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 37,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,888.69/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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