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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 296.88 and 196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 296.88 and 196.81 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 296.88 = 196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/296.88 = 196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 296.88 × 196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 58,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,428.95/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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