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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.38, 315.56 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.38, 315.56 and 197.96 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 315.56 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/315.56 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 315.56 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 62,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,467.17/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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