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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 297.53 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 297.53 and 194.86 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 297.53 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/297.53 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 297.53 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 57,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,975.71/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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