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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.77, 302.34 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.77, 302.34 and 190.05 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.77 : 302.34 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.77/302.34 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.77x = 302.34 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.77x = 57,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458.23/219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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