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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.28 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.28 and 199.20 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.28 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.28 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.28 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 60,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,413.38/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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