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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.02 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.02 and 197.71 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.02 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.02 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.02 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 62,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,282.31/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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