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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 329.59 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 329.59 and 82.75 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 329.59 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/329.59 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 329.59 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 27,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273.57/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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