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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.49 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.49 and 195.06 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.49 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.49 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.49 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 59,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003.70/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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