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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 329.18 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 329.18 and 197.51 is: 295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 329.18 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/329.18 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 329.18 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 65,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,016.18/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.54

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