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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 329.46 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 329.46 and 96.25 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 329.46 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/329.46 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 329.46 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 31,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,710.53/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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