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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 313.12 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 313.12 and 197.76 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 313.12 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/313.12 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 313.12 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 61,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,922.61/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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