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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.98 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.98 and 197.82 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.98 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.98 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.98 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 63,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298.44/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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