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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 329.09 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 329.09 and 103.97 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 329.09 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/329.09 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 329.09 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 34,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,215.49/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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