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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 329.54 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 329.54 and 82.74 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 329.54 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/329.54 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 329.54 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 27,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.14/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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