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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.35, 289.78 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.35, 289.78 and 198.05 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.35 : 289.78 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.35/289.78 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.35x = 289.78 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.35x = 57,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388.98/210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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