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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 302.70 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 302.70 and 207.55 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 302.70 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/302.70 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 302.70 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 62,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,825.39/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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