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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 314.44 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 314.44 and 198.64 is: 295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 314.44 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/314.44 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 314.44 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 62,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,460.36/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.96

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