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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 329.06 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 329.06 and 82.53 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 329.06 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/329.06 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 329.06 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 27,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157.53/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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