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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.22, 302.34 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.22, 302.34 and 197.62 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.22 : 302.34 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.22/302.34 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.22x = 302.34 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.22x = 59,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,748.43/219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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