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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 328.56 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 328.56 and 121.74 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 328.56 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/328.56 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 328.56 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 39,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997.21/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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