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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.07, 325.76 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.07, 325.76 and 197.93 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.07 : 325.76 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.07/325.76 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.07x = 325.76 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.07x = 64,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,477.50/217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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