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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.45 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.45 and 199.44 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.45 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.45 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.45 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 62,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,913.35/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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