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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.58 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.58 and 91.50 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.58 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.58 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.58 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 30,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156.57/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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