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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.97 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.97 and 128.58 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.97 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.97 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.97 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 42,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427.54/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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