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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 319.02 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 319.02 and 197.70 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 319.02 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/319.02 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 319.02 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 63,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,070.25/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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