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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 302.52 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 302.52 and 186.40 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 302.52 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/302.52 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 302.52 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 56,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389.73/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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