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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 317.33 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 317.33 and 199.94 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 317.33 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/317.33 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 317.33 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 63,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445.96/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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