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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 302.02 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 302.02 and 194.50 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 302.02 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/302.02 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 302.02 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 58,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,742.89/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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