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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 328.86 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 328.86 and 116.51 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 328.86 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/328.86 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 328.86 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 38,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.83/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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