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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 329.55 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 329.55 and 97.90 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 329.55 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/329.55 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 329.55 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 32,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262.95/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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