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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 297.98 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 297.98 and 195.27 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 297.98 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/297.98 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 297.98 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 58,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,186.55/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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