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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 322.92 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 322.92 and 196.68 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 322.92 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/322.92 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 322.92 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 63,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511.91/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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