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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 302.77 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 302.77 and 192.09 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 302.77 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/302.77 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 302.77 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 58,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158.61/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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