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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 303.54 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 303.54 and 196.90 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 303.54 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/303.54 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 303.54 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 59,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,767.03/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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