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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 301.83 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 301.83 and 188.12 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 301.83 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/301.83 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 301.83 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 56,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,780.31/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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