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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.08 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.08 and 197.22 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.08 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.08 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.08 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 62,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,337.30/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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