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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.37, 329.18 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.37, 329.18 and 123.13 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.37 : 329.18 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.37/329.18 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.37x = 329.18 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.37x = 40,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531.93/219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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