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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 328.86 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 328.86 and 195.68 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 328.86 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/328.86 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 328.86 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 64,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,351.17/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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