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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 314.94 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 314.94 and 199.16 is: 298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 314.94 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/314.94 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 314.94 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 62,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,723.45/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.36

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