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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 328.51 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 328.51 and 185.34 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 328.51 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/328.51 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 328.51 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 60,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,884.62/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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