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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 330.28 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 330.28 and 128.54 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 330.28 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/330.28 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 330.28 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 42,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454.19/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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