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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.74 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.74 and 188.46 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.74 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.74 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.74 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 57,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,053.91/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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