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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 298.01 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 298.01 and 127.49 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 298.01 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/298.01 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 298.01 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 37,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993.29/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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