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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 301.81 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 301.81 and 198.63 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 301.81 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/301.81 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 301.81 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 59,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,948.52/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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