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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 328.68 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 328.68 and 186.92 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 328.68 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/328.68 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 328.68 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 61,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,436.87/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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