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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 303.00 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 303.00 and 196.08 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 303.00 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/303.00 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 303.00 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 59,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,412.98/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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