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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 302.06 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 302.06 and 187.88 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 302.06 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/302.06 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 302.06 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 56,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,748.58/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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