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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 328.86 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 328.86 and 186.81 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 328.86 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/328.86 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 328.86 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 61,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433.10/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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