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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 329.28 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 329.28 and 123.52 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 329.28 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/329.28 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 329.28 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 40,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672.67/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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