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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.72 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.72 and 203.82 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.72 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.72 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.72 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 61,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699.37/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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