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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.70 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.70 and 187.76 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.70 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.70 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.70 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 61,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,904.47/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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