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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.56 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.56 and 193.92 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.56 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.56 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.56 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 57,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,896.76/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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