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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.58 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.58 and 198.34 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.58 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.58 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.58 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 59,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,022.02/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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