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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.81, 329.31 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.81, 329.31 and 133.05 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.81 : 329.31 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.81/329.31 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.81x = 329.31 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.81x = 43,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,814.70/219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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