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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 302.40 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 302.40 and 188.32 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 302.40 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/302.40 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 302.40 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 56,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947.97/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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