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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 302.97 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 302.97 and 205.67 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 302.97 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/302.97 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 302.97 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 62,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311.84/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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