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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,221.14 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,221.14 and 197.81 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,221.14 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,221.14 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,221.14 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 241,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,553.70/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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