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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 329.42 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 329.42 and 97.86 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 329.42 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/329.42 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 329.42 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 32,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236.55/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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