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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 302.79 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 302.79 and 194.67 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 302.79 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/302.79 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 302.79 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 58,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,944.13/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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