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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 321.87 and 197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 321.87 and 197.98 is: 296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 321.87 = 197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/321.87 = 197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 321.87 × 197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 63,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,723.82/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.40

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