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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 303.20 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 303.20 and 190.40 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 303.20 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/303.20 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 303.20 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 57,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729.28/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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