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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 329.44 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 329.44 and 97.90 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 329.44 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/329.44 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 329.44 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 32,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252.18/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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