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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 303.39 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 303.39 and 206.91 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 303.39 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/303.39 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 303.39 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 62,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774.42/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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