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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.28 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.28 and 198.18 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.28 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.28 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.28 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 62,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,284.01/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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