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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.42 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.42 and 186.68 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.42 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.42 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.42 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 56,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455.77/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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