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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 328.53 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 328.53 and 188.57 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 328.53 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/328.53 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 328.53 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 61,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,950.90/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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