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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 320.02 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 320.02 and 198.50 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 320.02 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/320.02 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 320.02 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 63,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523.97/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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