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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 329.61 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 329.61 and 185.82 is: 278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 329.61 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/329.61 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 329.61 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 61,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248.13/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.83

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