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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 313.62 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 313.62 and 198.14 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 313.62 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/313.62 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 313.62 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 62,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140.67/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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