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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 329.81 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 329.81 and 116.99 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 329.81 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/329.81 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 329.81 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 38,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,584.47/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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