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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 297.55 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 297.55 and 197.99 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 297.55 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/297.55 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 297.55 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 58,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909.94/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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