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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 329.11 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 329.11 and 97.73 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 329.11 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/329.11 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 329.11 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 32,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,163.92/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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