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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 301.82 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 301.82 and 185.85 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 301.82 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/301.82 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 301.82 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 56,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,092.32/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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