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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 330.03 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 330.03 and 189.92 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 330.03 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/330.03 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 330.03 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 62,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,677.65/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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