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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 329.10 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 329.10 and 116.62 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 329.10 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/329.10 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 329.10 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 38,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,379.31/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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