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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 294.66 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 294.66 and 197.46 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 294.66 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/294.66 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 294.66 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 58,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,183.56/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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