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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 317.13 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 317.13 and 199.87 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 317.13 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/317.13 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 317.13 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 63,382.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,382.19/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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