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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 289.98 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 289.98 and 198.59 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 289.98 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/289.98 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 289.98 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 57,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,585.68/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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