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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.53, 329.36 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.53, 329.36 and 97.77 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.53 : 329.36 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.53/329.36 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.53x = 329.36 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.53x = 32,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201.04/219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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