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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.25 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.25 and 197.37 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.25 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.25 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.25 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 63,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,601.50/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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