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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 316.40 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 316.40 and 198.95 is: 298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 316.40 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/316.40 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 316.40 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 62,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948.66/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.89

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