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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 302.64 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 302.64 and 186.32 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 302.64 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/302.64 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 302.64 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 56,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,387.88/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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