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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 330 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 330 and 186.02 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 330 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/330 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 330 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 61,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,386.60/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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