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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.57 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.57 and 82.71 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.57 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.57 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.57 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 27,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258.32/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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