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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 321.57 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 321.57 and 197.10 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 321.57 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/321.57 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 321.57 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 63,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,381.45/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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