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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 329.79 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 329.79 and 194.12 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 329.79 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/329.79 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 329.79 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 64,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,018.83/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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