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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 315.41 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 315.41 and 199.36 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 315.41 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/315.41 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 315.41 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 62,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,880.14/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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