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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 315.56 and 198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 315.56 and 198.39 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 315.56 = 198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/315.56 = 198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 315.56 × 198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 62,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603.95/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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