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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.28 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.28 and 131.78 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.28 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.28 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.28 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 43,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390.87/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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