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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 327.93 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 327.93 and 116.23 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 327.93 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/327.93 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 327.93 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 38,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113.66/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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