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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 329.28 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 329.28 and 196.80 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 329.28 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/329.28 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 329.28 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 64,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802.30/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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