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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 329.13 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 329.13 and 97.61 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 329.13 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/329.13 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 329.13 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 32,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124.73/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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