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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 329.79 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 329.79 and 124.28 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 329.79 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/329.79 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 329.79 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 40,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,986.30/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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