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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 329.10 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 329.10 and 195.40 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 329.10 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/329.10 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 329.10 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 64,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,306.14/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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