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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 302.56 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 302.56 and 193.36 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 302.56 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/302.56 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 302.56 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 58,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,503.00/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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