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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 316.40 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 316.40 and 197.36 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 316.40 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/316.40 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 316.40 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 62,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,444.70/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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