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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 329.74 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 329.74 and 127.16 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 329.74 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/329.74 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 329.74 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 41,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929.74/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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