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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.84 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.84 and 198.28 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.84 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.84 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.84 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 57,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,866.04/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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