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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.25 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.25 and 198.62 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.25 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.25 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.25 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 62,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,612.88/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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