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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 327.65 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 327.65 and 194.86 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 327.65 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/327.65 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 327.65 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 63,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,845.86/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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