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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 316.56 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 316.56 and 198.78 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 316.56 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/316.56 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 316.56 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 62,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,925.80/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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