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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.01, 297.94 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.01, 297.94 and 198.59 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.01 : 297.94 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.01/297.94 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.01x = 297.94 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.01x = 59,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,166.91/216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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