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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.17 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.17 and 199.58 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.17 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.17 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.17 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 58,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910.03/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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