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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 315.57 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 315.57 and 198.99 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 315.57 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/315.57 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 315.57 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 62,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795.27/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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