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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.60 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.60 and 82.77 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.60 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.60 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.60 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 27,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.99/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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