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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.49 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.49 and 97.90 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.49 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.49 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.49 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 32,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255.42/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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