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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.95, 329.60 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.95, 329.60 and 185.63 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.95 : 329.60 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.95/329.60 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.95x = 329.60 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.95x = 61,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,182.46/219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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