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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.54 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.54 and 98.09 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.54 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.54 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.54 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 32,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325.65/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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