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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 328.43 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 328.43 and 195.39 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 328.43 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/328.43 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 328.43 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 64,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,171.78/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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