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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 316.74 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 316.74 and 198.12 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 316.74 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/316.74 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 316.74 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 62,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752.53/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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