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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 302.93 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 302.93 and 200.50 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 302.93 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/302.93 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 302.93 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 60,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,735.95/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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