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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.67, 302.61 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.67, 302.61 and 188.07 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.67 : 302.61 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.67/302.61 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.67x = 302.61 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.67x = 56,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,911.86/219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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