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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 302.66 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 302.66 and 193.18 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 302.66 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/302.66 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 302.66 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 58,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,466.14/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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