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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.27 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.27 and 197.17 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.27 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.27 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.27 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 58,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,611.98/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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