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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 328.42 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 328.42 and 127.73 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 328.42 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/328.42 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 328.42 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 41,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948.22/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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