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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 317.97 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 317.97 and 199.44 is: 297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 317.97 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/317.97 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 317.97 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 63,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,415.94/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.16

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