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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 316.45 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 316.45 and 198.59 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 316.45 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/316.45 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 316.45 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 62,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,845.61/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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