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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.05, 298.09 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.05, 298.09 and 195.89 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.05 : 298.09 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.05/298.09 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.05x = 298.09 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.05x = 58,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,391.60/216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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