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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 329.24 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 329.24 and 96.14 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 329.24 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/329.24 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 329.24 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 31,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,652.96/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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