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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 302.54 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 302.54 and 199.76 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 302.54 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/302.54 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 302.54 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 60,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,432.88/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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