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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 318.80 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 318.80 and 199.74 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 318.80 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/318.80 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 318.80 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 63,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,677.11/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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