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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 303.02 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 303.02 and 196.66 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 303.02 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/303.02 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 303.02 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 59,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,591.91/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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