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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 297.96 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 297.96 and 197.58 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 297.96 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/297.96 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 297.96 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 58,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,870.94/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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