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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 315.45 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 315.45 and 198.65 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 315.45 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/315.45 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 315.45 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 62,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663.16/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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