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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.40 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.40 and 128.39 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.40 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.40 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.40 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 42,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290.02/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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