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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 302.86 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 302.86 and 186.98 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 302.86 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/302.86 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 302.86 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 56,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,626.78/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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