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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 329.66 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 329.66 and 89.77 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 329.66 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/329.66 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 329.66 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 29,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,593.58/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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