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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 329.03 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 329.03 and 97.63 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 329.03 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/329.03 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 329.03 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 32,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123.44/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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