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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 303.55 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 303.55 and 197.44 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 303.55 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/303.55 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 303.55 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 59,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,931.66/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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