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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.37, 329.56 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.37, 329.56 and 188.61 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.37 : 329.56 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.37/329.56 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.37x = 329.56 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.37x = 62,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,159.25/219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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