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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 302.05 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 302.05 and 187.87 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 302.05 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/302.05 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 302.05 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 56,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,746.13/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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