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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 329.07 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 329.07 and 121.87 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 329.07 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/329.07 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 329.07 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 40,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102.12/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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