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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 302.34 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 302.34 and 191.97 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 302.34 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/302.34 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 302.34 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 58,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040.21/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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