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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 296.32 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 296.32 and 197.58 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 296.32 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/296.32 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 296.32 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 58,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546.91/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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