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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 328.89 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 328.89 and 185.25 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 328.89 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/328.89 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 328.89 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 60,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,926.87/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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