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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.69 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.69 and 197.68 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.69 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.69 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.69 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 62,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,405.60/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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