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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 294.72 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 294.72 and 198.72 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 294.72 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/294.72 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 294.72 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 58,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,566.76/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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