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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 329.35 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 329.35 and 104.15 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 329.35 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/329.35 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 329.35 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 34,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.80/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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