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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 301.92 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 301.92 and 207.72 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 301.92 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/301.92 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 301.92 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 62,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714.82/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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