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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 329.79 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 329.79 and 183.57 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 329.79 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/329.79 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 329.79 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 60,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539.55/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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