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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.64 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.64 and 186.74 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.64 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.64 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.64 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 61,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,370.23/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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