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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 329.04 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 329.04 and 127.86 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 329.04 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/329.04 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 329.04 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 42,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071.05/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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