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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 295.58 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 295.58 and 197.62 is: 273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 295.58 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/295.58 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 295.58 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 58,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,412.52/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.70

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