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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 328.71 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 328.71 and 127.79 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 328.71 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/328.71 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 328.71 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 42,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,005.92/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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