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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 331.09 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 331.09 and 195.76 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 331.09 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/331.09 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 331.09 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 64,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,814.18/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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