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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.49 and 194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.49 and 194.21 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.49 = 194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.49 = 194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.49 × 194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 63,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,990.25/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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