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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 317.12 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 317.12 and 198.35 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 317.12 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/317.12 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 317.12 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 62,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899.36/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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