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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 328.86 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 328.86 and 127.96 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 328.86 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/328.86 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 328.86 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 42,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080.93/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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