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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 317.38 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 317.38 and 199.36 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 317.38 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/317.38 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 317.38 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 63,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,272.88/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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