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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 316.83 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 316.83 and 198.84 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 316.83 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/316.83 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 316.83 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 62,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,999.17/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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