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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 328.77 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 328.77 and 183.05 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 328.77 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/328.77 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 328.77 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 60,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,179.70/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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