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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 314.97 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 314.97 and 197.36 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 314.97 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/314.97 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 314.97 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 62,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,161.49/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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