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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 295.18 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 295.18 and 196.58 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 295.18 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/295.18 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 295.18 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 58,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026.48/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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