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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 315.63 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 315.63 and 197.28 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 315.63 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/315.63 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 315.63 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 62,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267.49/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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