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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 316.31 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 316.31 and 197.99 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 316.31 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/316.31 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 316.31 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 62,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,623.65/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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