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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 328.72 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 328.72 and 188.64 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 328.72 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/328.72 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 328.72 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 62,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,009.74/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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