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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.04 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.04 and 196.56 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.04 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.04 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.04 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 59,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368.98/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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