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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 316.86 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 316.86 and 199.32 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 316.86 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/316.86 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 316.86 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 63,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,156.54/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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