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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 329.49 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 329.49 and 82.77 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 329.49 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/329.49 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 329.49 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 27,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.89/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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