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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 330.30 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 330.30 and 193.40 is: 290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 330.30 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/330.30 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 330.30 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 63,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,880.02/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.63

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