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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.60 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.60 and 82.79 is: 124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.60 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.60 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.60 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 27,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287.58/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.18

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