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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,221.33 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,221.33 and 197.93 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,221.33 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,221.33 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,221.33 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 241,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,740.53/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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