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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 328.74 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 328.74 and 186.22 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 328.74 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/328.74 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 328.74 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 61,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,216.32/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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