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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.72 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.72 and 91.57 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.72 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.72 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.72 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 30,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190.81/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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