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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.61 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.61 and 82.92 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.61 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.61 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.61 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 27,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331.11/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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