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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.51 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.51 and 75.41 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.51 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.51 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.51 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 24,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,848.35/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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