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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 294.91 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 294.91 and 197.32 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 294.91 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/294.91 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 294.91 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 58,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191.64/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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