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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 316.17 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 316.17 and 199.87 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 316.17 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/316.17 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 316.17 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 63,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,192.11/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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