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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 314.90 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 314.90 and 199.51 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 314.90 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/314.90 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 314.90 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 62,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,825.70/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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