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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 295.64 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 295.64 and 197.16 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 295.64 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/295.64 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 295.64 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 58,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,285.92/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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