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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 329.54 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 329.54 and 183.88 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 329.54 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/329.54 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 329.54 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 60,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,595.82/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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