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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 329.76 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 329.76 and 187.48 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 329.76 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/329.76 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 329.76 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 61,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,823.40/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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