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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 297.72 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 297.72 and 194.22 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 297.72 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/297.72 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 297.72 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 57,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,823.18/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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