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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 303.12 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 303.12 and 186.88 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 303.12 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/303.12 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 303.12 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 56,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,647.07/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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