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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 328.88 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 328.88 and 127.80 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 328.88 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/328.88 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 328.88 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 42,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030.86/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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