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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 329.93 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 329.93 and 199.74 is: 300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 329.93 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/329.93 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 329.93 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 65,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,899.22/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.66

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