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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 327.85 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 327.85 and 195.21 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 327.85 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/327.85 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 327.85 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 63,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,999.11/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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