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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.44 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.44 and 187.35 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.44 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.44 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.44 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 61,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,719.41/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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