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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 297.24 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 297.24 and 196.73 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 297.24 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/297.24 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 297.24 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 58,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476.03/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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