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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.57 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.57 and 197.84 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.57 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.57 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.57 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 63,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,620.21/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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