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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 302.42 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 302.42 and 191.84 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 302.42 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/302.42 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 302.42 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 58,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,016.73/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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