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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.44 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.44 and 194.43 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.44 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.44 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.44 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 57,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832.13/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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