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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 302.70 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 302.70 and 200.87 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 302.70 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/302.70 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 302.70 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 60,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,803.35/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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