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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 329.00 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 329.00 and 186.57 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 329.00 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/329.00 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 329.00 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 61,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,380.60/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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