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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 294.80 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 294.80 and 199.40 is: 275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 294.80 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/294.80 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 294.80 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 58,780.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780.65/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.81

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