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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 327.17 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 327.17 and 192.28 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 327.17 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/327.17 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 327.17 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 62,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,908.25/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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