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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 328.92 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 328.92 and 183.42 is: 274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 328.92 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/328.92 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 328.92 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 60,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,330.51/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.73

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