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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 297.70 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 297.70 and 198.58 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 297.70 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/297.70 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 297.70 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 59,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,117.27/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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