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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 328.52 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 328.52 and 185.06 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 328.52 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/328.52 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 328.52 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 60,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,795.91/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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