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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 316.44 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 316.44 and 198.33 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 316.44 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/316.44 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 316.44 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 62,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,759.55/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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