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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.32, 294.96 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.32, 294.96 and 197.61 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.32 : 294.96 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.32/294.96 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.32x = 294.96 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.32x = 58,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287.05/214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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