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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 303.21 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 303.21 and 195.30 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 303.21 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/303.21 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 303.21 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 59,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,216.91/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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