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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 314.70 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 314.70 and 198.19 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 314.70 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/314.70 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 314.70 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 62,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,370.39/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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