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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 295.32 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 295.32 and 198.22 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 295.32 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/295.32 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 295.32 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 58,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,538.33/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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