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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 297.12 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 297.12 and 193.96 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 297.12 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/297.12 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 297.12 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 57,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629.40/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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