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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 319.28 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 319.28 and 198.09 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 319.28 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/319.28 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 319.28 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 63,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,245.18/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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