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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 293.94 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 293.94 and 198.99 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 293.94 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/293.94 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 293.94 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 58,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,491.12/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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