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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 301.70 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 301.70 and 194.98 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 301.70 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/301.70 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 301.70 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 58,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825.47/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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