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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.37, 298.56 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.37, 298.56 and 127.85 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.37 : 298.56 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.37/298.56 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.37x = 298.56 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.37x = 38,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,170.48/216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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