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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 317 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 317 and 199.52 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 317 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/317 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 317 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 63,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,247.84/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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