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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.42 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.42 and 198.36 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.42 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.42 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.42 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 63,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,161.79/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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