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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 329.43 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 329.43 and 97.77 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 329.43 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/329.43 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 329.43 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 32,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208.37/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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