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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 318.06 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 318.06 and 198.82 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 318.06 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/318.06 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 318.06 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 63,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,236.69/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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