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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 328.90 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 328.90 and 97.68 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 328.90 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/328.90 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 328.90 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 32,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126.95/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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