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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 327.45 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 327.45 and 187.22 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 327.45 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/327.45 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 327.45 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 61,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,306.71/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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