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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 301.56 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 301.56 and 185.96 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 301.56 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/301.56 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 301.56 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 56,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078.10/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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