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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 327.98 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 327.98 and 183.80 is: 274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 327.98 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/327.98 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 327.98 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 60,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,282.72/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.26

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