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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 328.10 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 328.10 and 189.20 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 328.10 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/328.10 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 328.10 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 62,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,076.52/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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