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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 312.82 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 312.82 and 198.96 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 312.82 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/312.82 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 312.82 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 62,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,238.67/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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