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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 315.74 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 315.74 and 199.24 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 315.74 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/315.74 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 315.74 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 62,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,907.04/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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