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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.73 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.73 and 65.75 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.73 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.73 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.73 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 21,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679.42/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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