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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.13 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.13 and 204.30 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.13 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.13 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.13 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 61,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,725.16/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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