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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 328.94 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 328.94 and 121.99 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 328.94 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/328.94 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 328.94 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 40,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125.96/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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