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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 316.85 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 316.85 and 199.04 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 316.85 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/316.85 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 316.85 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 63,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,063.24/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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