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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.51, 295.87 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.51, 295.87 and 197.08 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.51 : 295.87 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.51/295.87 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.51x = 295.87 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.51x = 58,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,310.06/214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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