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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 302.94 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 302.94 and 195.18 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 302.94 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/302.94 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 302.94 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 59,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,127.83/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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