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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 302.25 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 302.25 and 188.47 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 302.25 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/302.25 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 302.25 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 56,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,965.06/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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