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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 315.46 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 315.46 and 198.63 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 315.46 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/315.46 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 315.46 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 62,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,659.82/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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