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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 296.96 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 296.96 and 194.93 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 296.96 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/296.96 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 296.96 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 57,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885.80/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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