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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 329.60 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 329.60 and 183.92 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 329.60 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/329.60 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 329.60 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 60,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,620.03/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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