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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 303.50 and 202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 303.50 and 202.19 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 303.50 = 202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/303.50 = 202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 303.50 × 202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 61,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364.67/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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