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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 316.32 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 316.32 and 198.82 is: 298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 316.32 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/316.32 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 316.32 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 62,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,890.74/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.48

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