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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 303.03 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 303.03 and 195.27 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 303.03 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/303.03 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 303.03 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 59,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,172.67/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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