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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 294.36 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 294.36 and 198.03 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 294.36 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/294.36 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 294.36 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 58,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,292.11/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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