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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 328.71 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 328.71 and 186.87 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 328.71 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/328.71 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 328.71 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 61,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426.04/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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