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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 298.92 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 298.92 and 194.68 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 298.92 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/298.92 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 298.92 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 58,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,193.75/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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