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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 329.35 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 329.35 and 187.60 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 329.35 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/329.35 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 329.35 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 61,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786.06/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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