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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 329.47 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 329.47 and 86.11 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 329.47 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/329.47 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 329.47 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 28,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370.66/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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