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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 329.53 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 329.53 and 97.93 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 329.53 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/329.53 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 329.53 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 32,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270.87/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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