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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 319.97 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 319.97 and 196.08 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 319.97 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/319.97 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 319.97 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 62,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,739.72/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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