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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.83, 329.35 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.83, 329.35 and 195.99 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.83 : 329.35 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.83/329.35 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.83x = 329.35 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.83x = 64,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,549.31/219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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