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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 295.62 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 295.62 and 197.07 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 295.62 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/295.62 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 295.62 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 58,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257.83/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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