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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 302.73 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 302.73 and 204.66 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 302.73 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/302.73 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 302.73 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 61,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,956.72/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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