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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 329.43 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 329.43 and 97.97 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 329.43 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/329.43 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 329.43 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 32,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,272.98/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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