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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 313.23 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 313.23 and 199.92 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 313.23 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/313.23 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 313.23 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 62,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,620.94/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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