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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 328.02 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 328.02 and 195.42 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 328.02 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/328.02 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 328.02 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 64,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101.67/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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