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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 329.15 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 329.15 and 187.38 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 329.15 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/329.15 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 329.15 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 61,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,675.19/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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