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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 329.52 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 329.52 and 121.86 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 329.52 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/329.52 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 329.52 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 40,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,155.31/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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