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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 297.12 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 297.12 and 196 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 297.12 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/297.12 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 297.12 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 58,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,235.52/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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