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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 327.66 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 327.66 and 188.31 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 327.66 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/327.66 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 327.66 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 61,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,701.65/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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