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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 301.52 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 301.52 and 198.93 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 301.52 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/301.52 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 301.52 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 59,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,981.60/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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