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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.94, 329.41 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.94, 329.41 and 188.74 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.94 : 329.41 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.94/329.41 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.94x = 329.41 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.94x = 62,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,172.84/219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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