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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 318.92 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 318.92 and 200.84 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 318.92 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/318.92 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 318.92 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 64,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051.89/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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